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Summarization of Contents
1. Overview
Features
Details key camera features like the 8.6K/6K sensors, wide latitude, dual base ISO, and advanced shooting capabilities.
System Configuration
Illustrates the components and accessories that can be connected to the camera unit.
Location and Function of Parts
Identifies and explains the function of various buttons, connectors, and indicators on the camera.
2. Preparation
Preparing a Power Supply
Explains how to use battery packs and AC adapters for powering the camera unit.
Setting the Clock
Guides users through setting the camera's internal clock, including time zone and date/time.
Interchanging the Imager Block
Provides instructions on how to replace the camera's imager block.
Attaching the VF Attachment and Handle
Details the procedure for attaching the viewfinder attachment and handle to the camera.
Mounting a Lens and Adjusting the Flange Focal Length
Explains how to mount PL-mount and E-mount lenses and adjust flange focal length.
Attaching a Viewfinder
Describes how to attach the DVF-EL200 viewfinder to the camera unit.
Handling AXS Memory Cards
Covers inserting, removing, formatting, and switching between AXS memory cards.
Handling SD Cards for Saving Configuration Data
Explains how to use SD cards for saving camera configuration data, including insertion and formatting.
3. Camera Operations
Sub Display
Explains the different screens of the sub display and how to navigate them.
Home Screen Operations
Details basic operations, brightness adjustment, RM/RCP control, and step edit functions on the Home screen.
User Functions Screen
Explains how to assign and customize functions to the camera's assignable buttons and ITEM keys.
Menu Operations
Guides users through navigating and operating the camera's menu system.
Full Menu Operations
Details how to access and use the full menu for comprehensive camera settings.
Shooting Menu
Covers settings related to shooting, including FPS, shutter, and flicker reduction.
Project Menu
Explains settings related to project setup, including imager mode, frame rate, and recording format.
TC/Media Menu
Covers settings for timecode, media management, and clip naming conventions.
Monitoring Menu
Details settings for output formats, display overlays, and viewfinder functions.
Audio Menu
Covers settings for audio input levels, monitoring, and audio configuration.
Paint Menu
Explains settings for black levels, flare, gamma, knee, white clip, detail, and matrix adjustments.
4. Network
Network Setup and Operations
Guides on connecting the unit to networks via wired LAN or wireless LAN.
Web Remote Control Interface
Covers accessing camera functions like shooting, playback, and settings via web remote control.
Controlling the Lens
Describes how to check and control E-mount lens settings via the web remote control's Lens screen.
Configuring/Operating Assignable Buttons
Explains how to configure assignable buttons on the Camera screen of the web remote control.
Loading Various Files
Details loading User 3D LUT, ART, or ASC CDL files into the unit via the web remote control.
5. Shooting
Basic Operation
Provides a step-by-step guide to performing basic recording operations on the unit.
Clip Names
Explains the rules for naming recorded clips, including Camera ID and Reel Number.
Useful Functions
Covers functions like User Frame Line Display, assignable button operations, and picture cache recording.
User Frame Line Display
Explains how to select and configure user-defined frame lines for aspect ratio and focus.
Assignable Button Operations
Describes how to assign functions to buttons for showing/hiding frame lines and aspect ratios.
Picture Cache Recording
Details the unit's ability to record footage before the start of the recording.
Recording Review (Rec Review)
Explains how to review the last recorded clip by assigning the Rec Review function to a button.
Zoom to Fit
Describes how to enlarge recorded images to fit the viewfinder or monitor screen.
High-Definition Focus Magnifier Function
Explains how to magnify the viewfinder or monitor display for precise focus adjustment.
Highlight Clip Indicator
Describes how to display clipped highlight areas in red on the monitor and viewfinder.
High Key / Low Key
Explains how to check blown-out highlights and blocked-out shadows using High Key and Low Key modes.
False Color Display
Details how to display false color in the viewfinder and monitor to assess exposure levels.
Viewfinder Double Speed Scan Function
Explains how to activate double speed scan to reduce blur during shooting with low frame rates.
User 3D LUT
Describes how to load custom LUT files (CUBE) into the unit for color grading.
ART
Explains how to import ART files for enhanced monitor output quality and color grading.
ASC CDL
Describes how to import ASC CDL files for applying color decision list parameters to the look.
6. Saving and Loading User Configuration Data
User Configuration Data
Covers saving and loading full menu settings, scene files, and user gamma files.
All Files
Explains how to save and load all menu settings as All-settings files.
Scene Files
Details saving and loading paint adjustments for specific scenes.
User Gamma Files
Covers saving and loading user-defined gamma files for custom color correction.
Restoring All Current Settings to Default Values
Guides on how to reset all camera settings to their factory default values.
Scene Files Management
Covers saving, loading, and managing scene files in internal memory and on SD cards.
User Gamma Files Management
Explains how to load, check, set, and reset user gamma files stored in internal memory.
7. Connecting External Devices
Connecting a Remote Control Unit
Guides on connecting remote control units like RM-B170/B750 for camera control.
Releasing Remote Control Mode
Describes how to disconnect the remote control unit and exit remote control mode.
Setting the Paint Function
Notes that the Paint function requires RM/RCP Paint Control to be set to On.
Connecting External Monitors and Recording Devices
Explains how to connect external monitors and recording devices via SDI, HDMI, and other outputs.
SDI OUT Connector
Details the SDI OUT connector's output formats and connection requirements.
MONITOR OUT Connector
Describes the MONITOR OUT connector's HD SDI signal output and connection.
HDMI OUT Connector
Explains how to connect external monitors via the HDMI OUT connector.
12V OUT Connector
Details the 12V DC power output specifications and connection guidelines.
24V OUT Connector
Provides specifications for the 24V DC power output and REC Trigger input.
AUX Connector
Describes the AUX connector for timecode output and factory use.
Synchronized Recording Setup
Explains how to enable synchronized recording using REC trigger signals via SDI OUT.
Synchronizing Video Signal (Genlock)
Explains how to synchronize the video signal phase using reference signals for genlock.
Synchronizing Timecode with Another Device
Guides on synchronizing the camera's timecode with an external device using Preset F-Run.
To Release External Lock
Describes how to change the timecode mode to release external lock.
8. Appendix
Usage Precautions
Provides essential guidelines for the safe use, storage, and handling of the unit.
Handling, Care, and Environment
Covers safety, care, storage, environmental factors, and potential interference for the unit.
Image and Display Phenomena
Describes image artifacts like condensation, white flecks, aliasing, flicker, and display notes.
Error/Warning Indications
Details error codes, warning messages, and caution notifications with their causes and solutions.
Items Saved in Files: Shooting, Look, LUT, Project, TC/Media
Details which settings from Shooting, Look, LUT, Project, and TC/Media menus are saved in configuration files.
Items Saved in Files: Monitoring, Audio, Paint, Matrix, Technical
Lists saved settings from Monitoring, Audio, Paint, Matrix, and Technical menus.
Items Saved in Files: Panel Control, False Color, Test Signals, Special Configuration, Maintenance
Shows saved settings from Panel Control, False Color, Test Signals, Special Configuration, and Maintenance menus.
Recording and Output Metadata List
Lists metadata items recorded for RAW/X-OCN MXF, RAW/X-OCN XML, ProRes MXF, ProRes XML, and HD-SDI.
Licenses
Provides information on GPL/LGPL and Open Source Software licenses applicable to the product.
General Specifications
Details key specifications like mass, dimensions, power, temperature, and recording formats.
Power Consumption
Provides nominal and maximum power consumption details for MPC-3628 and MPC-3626.
Operating Temperature
Specifies the operational temperature range for the unit.
Storage Temperature
Details the temperature range for storing the unit.
Continuous Operating Time
Indicates the continuous operating time with a specific battery pack.
Recording Format (Video)
Lists the available video recording formats like X-OCN and ProRes.
Recording Format (Audio)
Specifies the audio recording format, including channels, bit depth, and sample rate.
Recording Project Frame Rate
Lists the project frame rates supported for different recording formats and imager modes.
Camera Specifications
Details camera specifications like imaging device and number of pixels.
Built-in Filters
Lists the available ND filter densities for both ND filter A and ND filter B.
ISO Sensitivity
Specifies the available ISO sensitivity settings for MPC-3628 and MPC-3626.
Lens Mount
Details the available lens mounts: PL-mount and E-mount.
Flange Focal Length
Lists the flange focal lengths for PL-mount and E-mount.
Latitude
Specifies the dynamic range latitude in stops for MPC-3628 and MPC-3626.
Input/Output Specifications
Lists the available input and output connectors and their specifications.
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